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2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2023 BMW X3 sDrive30iSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Gas | 1.21 LBS. | 0.54 KG | R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 | The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front Axle | 0.63 QTS. | 0.59 L | Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020 | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle | N/A | N/A | Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) | BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 2.0L Eng | High Temperature Coolant Circuit | 11.85 QTS. | 11.21 L | Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 2.0L Eng | LowTemperature Coolant Circuit | 4.45 QTS. | 4.21 L | Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.0L Eng | w/Filter | 5.55 QTS. | 5.25 L | BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | S | |
| Windshield Washer Fluid | w/Headlamp Washers | N/A | N/A | Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). Mix the washer fluid before adding it to the reservoir. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.